WARSHIP TECHNOLOGY
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Autonomy as a capability multiplier
30th Mar 2026
MarineAI says that autonomous vessels are best viewed as a capability multiplier, rather than a replacement for crewed warships
AI system developer, MarineAI has formed a close partnership with the uncrewed surface vessel designer and builder, ZeroUSV, reflecting a growing concentration of operational maritime autonomy capability across the defence sector.
Together, they have created a first-of-its-kind programme to create a distributed sensing network that supports underwater monitoring and secure communications for submersible fleet operations.
Funded by UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), the initiative will
